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Engineer I - Overhead Transmission Line Design

Qualus
Del Mar, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/27/2027

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as an Overheard Transmission Line Engineer on our Transmission Design team. If you're ready to build expertise, make real impact, and start a career with long-term potential, apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Design overhead transmission lines in the 69kV to 500kV range.
  • Prepare construction sketches for overhead network services (4 KV through 34 KV). 
  • Perform structural analysis and design, perform foundation designs.
  • Model transmission lines in PLS-CADD, determine right of way requirements, calculate conductor sags, and develop transmission line plan and profile drawings. 
  • Review vendor submittals.

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited school 
  • 0- 2 years of experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office product applications, exposure to PLS-CADD, AutoCAD or similar is a plus but not required.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, having high attention to detail.
  • Great communication skills and the ability to effectively discuss technical recommendations with customers.
  • Great computer skills.
  • Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
  • Must possess valid driver's license

 

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

 

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000

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